Seagram's V.O. vs New York Distilling Company Rye 3 Year Old 2016 Single Cask (Master of Malt)

Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.

Seagram's V.O.New York Distilling Company Rye 3 Year Old 2016 Single Cask (Master of Malt)
DistillerySeagram'sNew York Distilling Company
Region
CountryCanadaAmerica
TypeBlendedRye
ABV40%55.6%
AgeNAS3 yr
Price£29.25£39.95
Rating4.00/55.00/5

Seagram's V.O.

Smoke0/100
Sweetness75/100
Beginner100/100
Value100/100

New York Distilling Company Rye 3 Year Old 2016 Single Cask (Master of Malt)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness68/100
Beginner65/100
Value100/100

Seagram's V.O.

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

New York Distilling Company Rye 3 Year Old 2016 Single Cask (Master of Malt)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

New York Distilling Company Rye 3 Year Old 2016 Single Cask (Master of Malt) is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.00).

Seagram's V.O. is better value at £29 vs £40.

For beginners: Seagram's V.O. is more approachable (100/100 beginner score).

Seagram's V.O.

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£29.25 vs £39.95)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • Lower community rating (4.0 vs 5.0)

New York Distilling Company Rye 3 Year Old 2016 Single Cask (Master of Malt)

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • High ABV (55.6%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£39.95 vs £29.25)

Who should buy Seagram's?

Seagram's V.O. is an ideal first whisky — sweet, approachable, and widely available. It's a great gift and a safe choice for anyone new to whisky or who prefers lighter, friendlier drams.

Who should buy New?

New York Distilling Company Rye 3 Year Old 2016 Single Cask (Master of Malt) suits those who enjoy sweet, honeyed, or fruity whiskies. It's accessible for beginners and crowd-pleasing enough for gifts. Fans of approachable Speyside or Irish whiskey will love it.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

VanillaHoney

Only Seagram's V.O.

Malt ExtractCitric

Only New York Distilling Company Rye 3 Year Old 2016 Single Cask (Master of Malt)

ToastedTobaccoNew Wood

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